Connecting Our Medical Providers with Links to Expand Tailored and Effective Care

This bill (S 1378, the COMPLETE Care Act) increases Medicare payments for primary care providers who integrate behavioral health services (like mental health and substance use treatment) into routine care. It provides higher reimbursement rates (175% in 2025, decreasing to 125% in 2027) for specific services using defined billing codes, and waives budget rules to allow these increased payments. It also requires participating providers to report on how well they integrate behavioral health services and establishes funding for technical assistance to help practices adopt these models. The bill directly affects Medicare-participating primary care providers and aims to improve access to combined physical and mental health care for beneficiaries.